Fondeo crypto rules

Fondeo is a crypto-native prop firm. Crypto orders run on Bybit demo account connected via API, or Fondeo Terminal (in-house, TradingView charts, live exchange data); Cleo coming soon. Instruments are perpetuals. Crypto leverage: up to 1:100. Weekend crypto trading is allowed. Payouts can be taken in crypto.

Crypto trading terms

Venue / platform
Bybit demo account connected via API, or Fondeo Terminal (in-house, TradingView charts, live exchange data); Cleo coming soon
Instrument type
perpetuals
Crypto instruments
Not published
Examples
BTC, ETH
Crypto leverage
up to 1:100
Weekend crypto trading
Yes
Crypto fees
Not published
Min trade duration
Not published
Risk / position rule
Max 3% risk per trade; stop-loss within 5 min via TP/SL; total open risk ≤25% and total notional ≤2x initial balance; min order size 5% of initial balance; low-cap alts capped at 5% of initial balance
Bots
banned
Copy trading
Not published
Banned strategies
martingale, cross-account hedging, bots/automated trading, trading high-impact news, low-cap altcoins above 5% of balance
Payout methods
USDT, USDC
Paid in crypto
Yes
KYC before payout
Yes

Core rules (all instruments)

Daily loss limit
4%
Max drawdown
6%
Drawdown type
static max loss; daily loss trailing from intraday equity high
Profit target
10%
Profit split
70% up to 90%
Payout cycle
On demand (daily possible); first payout 1 calendar day after first funded trade; must withdraw once profit hits 5% cap
Fees from
$49
News trading
Restricted

FAQ

Can you trade crypto on weekends with Fondeo?

Yes, per the firm's rules.

What leverage does Fondeo give on crypto?

up to 1:100.

Does Fondeo pay out in USDT or other crypto?

Payout methods listed: USDT, USDC.

Are trading bots allowed at Fondeo?

Not stated clearly by the firm.

Sources

Checked .

  1. https://fondeo.xyz/en
  2. https://fondeo.xyz/en/docs/trading-rules
  3. https://fondeo.xyz/en/docs/funded-accounts
  4. https://fondeo.xyz/en/faq
  5. https://fondeo.xyz/en/blog/fondeo-terminal-trade-directly-no-external-platforms

Notes. USDT perpetual pairs (FAQ: BTC, ETH and popular altcoins via Bybit integration). Pair count not published. Scalping and overnight/weekend holding allowed. Payout max 5% of initial balance per cycle.